Councillor Condemns 'Mindless Vandalism' in Children’s Park

City pledges fast action after playground fire at Lee Atkinson Park

Arjun Pillai Daily Herald A fire that tore through Lee Atkison Park on Sixth Avenue East over the weekend has left residents angry and heartbroken and raised questions about safety, accountability, and how soon children will get their park back. The blaze, which broke out early Saturday morning, destroyed the main play structure at the […]

Councillor condemns 'mindless vandalism' in children’s park

The equipment was previously targeted last year

Community left reeling after 'mindless act of vandalism' destroys playground

A fire that tore through a much-loved playground in Carrigtwohill over the weekend has left the local community reeling, with one councillor condemning the incident as a ‘mindless act of vandalism’. The blaze broke out around 8pm on Sunday when a piece of equipment was deliberately set alight. The fire quickly spread, destroying not only the equipment but also a large portion of the playground, which is located on the grounds of the Carrigtwohil…